Wortegem-Petegem: population and statistics
Wortegem-Petegem has a population of 6,542 (2026) across 42.5 km², or 154 people per km². It ranks 450 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,542 residents
- 42.5 km²
- 154 people/km²
- 71 m
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in East Flanders, Wortegem-Petegem ranks No. 53 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 2.3% in Wortegem-Petegem, compared with an average of 9.2% in East Flanders and 13.8% nationally.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 165.5 ‰ inh. in Wortegem-Petegem, compared with an average of 106.4 ‰ inh. in East Flanders and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 23.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,076 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in East Flanders for “Cars per household”.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Cars per household”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,948 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Anzegem (15,294 residents), 3.6 km away.
Wortegem-Petegem in numbers
All indicators for Wortegem-Petegem
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Wortegem-Petegem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 21.2% | 21.7% | ranked 259 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.5% | 21.3% | 21.5% | ranked 282 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wortegem-Petegem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 29.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 325 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 22.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 21 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 83.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 114 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,900 | 769,888 | 5,783,434 | ranked 458 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 8.80 ‰ inh. | 5.37 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 30 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wortegem-Petegem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 82.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 165 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wortegem-Petegem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,083 | 171,424 | 1,170,010 | ranked 335 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 165.5 ‰ inh. | 106.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 10 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 27,610 € | 25,350 € | 24,247 € | ranked 76 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 33,780 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 42 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 405,527 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 92 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wortegem-Petegem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.50 | 1.12 | 1.25 | ranked 9 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 11.4% | 23.8% | 17.6% | ranked 548 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Wortegem-Petegem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 2.3% | 9.2% | 6.4% | ranked 557 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 3.8% | 7.7% | 7.0% | ranked 540 of 551 |
Population of Wortegem-Petegem over time
Wortegem-Petegem had 6,326 residents in 2016 and 6,542 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,445 |
| 2022 | 6,517 |
| 2023 | 6,552 |
| 2024 | 6,552 |
| 2025 | 6,545 |
| 2026 | 6,542 |
Where is Wortegem-Petegem?
Business sectors: Wortegem-Petegem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical23.5% ×1.2
- Construction15.6% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade12.9% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.2% ×2.2
- Administrative and support services7.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities4.6% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.4% ×0.9
- Information and communication3.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Wortegem-Petegem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wortegem-Petegem?
Wortegem-Petegem has 6,542 residents (2026), ranking 450 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Wortegem-Petegem?
Wortegem-Petegem covers 42.5 km², with a density of 154 people per km².
Is the population of Wortegem-Petegem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wortegem-Petegem went from 6,326 to 6,542, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Wortegem-Petegem?
Wortegem-Petegem is in East Flanders. It belongs to Oudenaarde (arrondissement). Latitude 50.854, longitude 3.518.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Wortegem-Petegem?
In Wortegem-Petegem, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 2.3% (2026), ranking 557 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wortegem-Petegem?
In Wortegem-Petegem, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 165.5 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 10 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wortegem-Petegem?
In Wortegem-Petegem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,076 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wortegem-Petegem?
The nearest to Wortegem-Petegem are Anzegem (3.6 km), Oudenaarde (5.7 km), Kruisem (6.9 km), Kluisbergen (7.2 km), Zulte (8.6 km).
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